GEPCO net metering & net billing — apply, fees, timeline
Gujranwala Electric Power Company processes rooftop-solar net-metering applications within 8–12 weeks. Under SRO 251(I)/2026, new licences use the net-billing schedule — this page covers both regimes end-to-end.
Region served: Gujranwala, Sialkot, Gujrat, Hafizabad, Narowal & Mandi Bahauddin
Gujranwala Electric Power Company accepts net-metering applications from every premises with a sanctioned load ≥1 kW within its licence area. Rural feeders are eligible; the only exclusions are seasonal agricultural connections and unmetered street-lighting circuits.
How to apply for GEPCO net metering
- Engage an AEDB-certified vendor — non-certified installs are rejected at inspection.
- Complete the physical installation with an IEC 61683 / IEC 62109 certified inverter and grid-tie protection.
- Prepare documents: CNIC, latest $GEPCO bill, single-line diagram, vendor certificate, undertaking on Rs. 100 stamp paper.
- Submit online at https://www.gepco.com.pk/net-metering.
- Pay processing + meter fee (Rs. 5,000 (processing) + Rs. 30,000–45,000 (bi-directional meter)).
- GEPCO inspection team visits within 8–12 weeks, installs the bi-directional meter and energises the connection.
- Sign the 7-year Energy Purchase Agreement (net-billing schedule for post-March-2026 applications).
Costs & timelines for GEPCO (2026)
| Item | Amount / timeline |
|---|---|
| Application processing fee | Rs. 5,000 |
| Bi-directional meter | Rs. 30,000–50,000 |
| 3-phase upgrade (if needed for >5 kW) | Rs. 60,000–120,000 |
| End-to-end processing | 8–12 weeks |
| Contract duration | 7 years, renewable |
Payback under the 2026 net-billing regime
Before SRO 251(I)/2026, $GEPCO net-metering customers received the full retail tariff (Rs. 22–27/unit) for every exported unit. Under net billing, export is credited at NEPRA's generation-cost benchmark (~Rs. 11–13/unit) while import is charged at full retail. For a 5 kW residential system exporting ~30% of generation, this pushes payback from 3–4 years to 4–5.5 years — still one of the best returns of any consumer investment in Pakistan.
Run your own numbers in the Solar Payback Calculator with the 2026 defaults pre-loaded.